25 Years of Purpose & Progress

As we reflect on the 2024–25 academic year, the School of Communications has much to celebrate – not only the achievements of this past year, but the enduring impact of a program built on excellence, innovation and integrity.

This year, our school received a powerful affirmation of its mission by receiving full reaccreditation from the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. This distinction – held by only 18 private universities nationwide – reaffirms our commitment to high-impact teaching, ethical leadership, and student-centered learning. It tells the world that our graduates are prepared not just to enter the industry, but to shape it.

We also launched our first new undergraduate major in a decade, digital content management, reflecting our responsiveness to a changing media landscape. Elon Sports Vision earned its first College Sports Media Award, and our programs continued to rank among the nation’s best by the U.S. News & World Report, Broadcast Education Association and others. Behind each of our milestones is a dedicated network of faculty, staff, alumni, parents and partners who make our successes possible.

And this fall, we mark a special occasion: the 25th anniversary of the School of Communications. This silver anniversary is an opportunity to honor our founding vision while celebrating how far we’ve come – from a fledgling department to a nationally recognized school preparing students for purposeful careers in communications, media and sport.

To our alumni, thank you for the support and mentorship you continue to offer our students. To our faculty and staff, your work makes all the difference. And to our parents, friends and industry partners, your trust and collaboration help shape a vibrant community rooted in excellence.

We are proud of our past and energized for what’s next. Here’s to the next 25 years of purpose and progress.